CAP Alert · Actual

Dangerous Conditions At Sea (7 to 14 August 2025)

Expired: High Seas/Rogue waves etc.
Severe severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Severe
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 05 Aug 2025 15:11
  • Effective 06 Aug 2025 00:00
  • Onset 07 Aug 2025 00:00
  • Expires 10 Aug 2025 23:00
Severity
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Dangerous Conditions At Sea (7 to 14 August 2025)

Area

Marine Space of Ghana

Event description

According to locally establised thresholds, it is expected that conditions from Thursday, August 7th to Sunday, August 10th, 2025 will fall into the dangerous sea state category. However, the sea condition is anticipated to fall into the rough sea state category starting Monday, August 11th.

Instructions

Immediately secure all canoes by moving them to safe harbors or hauling them onto shore, and ensure all mooring systems, anchors, ropes, and chains are properly tightened. Remove or secure all loose equipment including nets, fishing gear, and fuel containers. From Wednesday, 2nd July through Thursday, 3rd July, conditions will improve to ROUGH seas, but extreme caution is still required. Marine weather users are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions. Keep following timely updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency for any changes that may occur.